Initiative 502 Overview Alix Warren, CCHHS Intern August 20, 2013

I-502 in Washington State… 1 Legalizes marijuana use for adults 21 and over In private residences No public use Creates licensing regulations for marijuana producers, processers, and retailers through the WA State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) Requires marijuana licensees to be at least 1000 ft. away from certain areas including schools, parks, and playgrounds Establishes a new marijuana DUI standard Taxes marijuana 25% at each transition point Dedicates a portion of the tax revenue to substance-abuse prevention and education Licensing effective December 2013

Official Timeline of I Nov. 6, 2012: WA voters pass Initiative 502 July 3, 2013: WSLCB files initial draft rules Aug. 6-8, 2013: Public hearings on draft rules Sept. 4, 2013: Re-file proposed rules Oct. 9, 2013: Public hearing on new proposed rules Oct. 16, 2013: Official rules adopted Nov. 16, 2013: Effective dates of rules Nov. 18-Dec. 18, 2013: License applications will be accepted Dec. 1, 2013: Begin issuing licenses

Possible I-502 Ramifications Through a retail setting, marijuana may be more easily accessible for all Tax revenue implications Zoning changes

I-502 Tax Revenue 1 Disbursed every three months Revenue breakdown: Department of Social and Health Services: $175,000 (HYS, research, and evaluation) UW Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute: $5,000 (marijuana health and safety information) WA Liquor Control Board: ≤$1,250,000 (administration of I-502)

I-502 Tax Revenue 1 Additional funds: Department of Social and Health Services Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery: 15% (substance abuse prevention programs in middle/high schools) Department of Health: 10% (marijuana education and public health program) UW and WSU: 1% (total) (effects of marijuana research) State basic health plan trust account: 50% Washington State health care authority: 5% General fund

What are other local counties/cities doing? Moratoriums Zoning regulations Task force creation Wait and see approach

Moratorium Example City of Olympia: One year moratorium 3 Bans land and building owners from using properties for the sale, use, growing, distribution or processing of marijuana. Bans approval of any permit applications for collective gardens or any establishment involved in the sale, use, growing, manufacture or processing of marijuana. Prevents existing marijuana gardens from opening connected establishments such as performance spaces, private clubs, night clubs, taverns or similar establishments.

Zoning Example Highlights City of Redmond: 4 The production, processing, and retailing of marijuana is and remains illegal under federal law The production, processing, and retailing of marijuana is prohibited in all zoning districts of the city Upon the issuance of permanent regulations by the state liquor control board…, the City planning staff shall expeditiously prepare draft zoning regulations

Use and Side Effects Average potency: 244% greater than in the 1980’s 5 Diminished motivation 6 Increased risk for developing psychosis (if already genetically predisposed) 6 Increased susceptibility to chest colds, coughs, and bronchitis if inhaled 6 Possible fertility implications 6,7 Drop in IQ level 8

National Strategies National Prevention Council 9 Create environments that empower young people not to drink or use other drugs Educate youth and adults about the risks of drug abuse and excessive drinking Work with media outlets and retailers to reduce alcohol marketing to youth Centers for Disease Control 10 Conduct mass media education campaigns Implement school-based programs as part of comprehensive plan

Suggestions Establish a multi-disciplinary county work group Possibly include representatives from: Health and Human Services Departments Law enforcement Building and Planning School districts Sheriff’s office and Juvenile Prosecuting Attorney’s office Possible discussion topics: Zoning considerations Substance abuse prevention in schools Process for communicating with WSLCB Methods to reduce youth access Marketing strategies for education and awareness

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